Rigging Foreman: Onsite Crane & Hoist Leader

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. seeks a Rigging Foreman for a Saint Francisville, LA project. Candidates may be eligible for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3 months, with travel expectations noted.

The role requires overseeing rigging crews, interpreting blueprints and job orders, and enforcing safety standards to meet construction schedules. Prior rigging and supervisory experience are essential for success on this site.

Qualifications

• Rigger journey level minimum of 4+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in erecting and operating machines to hoist and convey machinery and equipment.
• Displays crew leadership.
• Specify locations for movement and erection of derricks, hoists, and cranes, using knowledge of various methods of sliding and lifting equipment.
• Direct workers engaged in splicing ropes and metal cables to form hoisting slings.
• Supervise and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision.
• Maintains time records.
• Interpret company policies to workers, and enforces safety regulations.
• Establish and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.
• Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job.
• Analyze and resolve work problems.
• Coordinate the movement of equipment and material according to visual signals and directions.
• Detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
• Perform frequent safety inspections of work area, equipment, tools, and employees in accordance with SIC policy to ensure compliance with government regulations, customer requirements, and SIC’s safety program.

Skills

Rigging

Leadership

Job description

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. seeks a Rigging Foreman for a Saint Francisville, LA project. Candidates may be eligible for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3 months, with travel expectations noted.

The role requires overseeing rigging crews, interpreting blueprints and job orders, and enforcing safety standards to meet construction schedules. Prior rigging and supervisory experience are essential for success on this site.